67 Red Gum Valley Road

Ravenswood South VIC 3453

With 8 acres (approx) to play with, this three-bedroom home offers a rural lifestyle with easy access to the freeway for travel to Melbourne, Bendigo, Harcourt, and Castlemaine for schools, retail, and amenities. Set back from the street, the private property offers spacious north-facing living with large windows, a solid wood heater, and a reverse cycle air conditioning unit. The open-plan kitchen with dining has sliding door access to a 6.6m x 6.2m central courtyard perfect for entertaining family and friends. The kitchen provides a freestanding gas cooktop with an oven (bottled gas), timber benchtops and ample storage in striking timber cabinetry. The main bedroom offers sliding door access to the courtyard, a walk-in robe, and a contemporary ensuite with a walk-in shower, toilet, and timber vanity. Two additional generous-sized bedrooms have natural light, one featuring an air conditioner. A second bathroom has a bath, a shower, a toilet and storage and the laundry works well as a mud room and has external access. Eco-friendly features include an integrated solar system and energy-efficient hot water pump, ensuring the home is both sustainable and cost-effective.The front porch, framed by a bullnose verandah and draped in wisteria, provides a peaceful spot to enjoy the established landscaped gardens, featuring a mix of native and ornamental plants, deciduous trees, and a beautiful moon gate leading to a Japanese-style garden. The rear garden includes fruit trees and towering peppercorns, all overseen by "The Guardian Tree" an impressive, 200-year-old yellow box eucalypt that stands as a sentinel over the property.The property has electric fencing, four large paddocks, a mix of grazing and treed areas, horse yards, a tack room, a hay shed made from a refurbished water tank, and a dressage arena. A large dam provides water to the gardens and serves as a habitat for nesting ducks, while a seasonal creek meanders along the northwest corner. Two double carports offer ample space for vehicles, floats, or machinery, while a 5.4m x 5.5m shed with a concrete floor and power provides additional storage or workspace. Lon Jarretty Park is not just a home, it's also a lifestyle a peaceful rural retreat with all the conveniences of town life just a short drive away.